Biography
Thomas Joseph McCarthy (September 27, 1885 – December 18, 1943) was an American lyricist whose most famous songs include "You Made Me Love You", and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows", from the now-forgotten Oh, Look! (1918), starring the Dolly Sisters, based upon the haunting melody from the middle section of Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, McCarthy was a frequent collaborator of composers Harry Tierney and Fred Fisher. He was the director of ASCAP from 1921 to 1929.
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Nob Hill (1945)
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Ziegfeld Girl (1941)
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Irene (1940)
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Rio Rita (1929)
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GenderMale
Birthday1908-11-14
Deathday1957-05-02 (48 years old)
Birth NameJoseph McCarthy
ChildrenJoseph McCarthy Jr.
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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